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Genre | Drama |
Format | NTSC |
Contributor | John Houseman, Dick Powell, Lana Turner, Vincente Minnelli, Walter Pidgeon, Barry Sullivan, Kirk Douglas See more |
Language | English |
Runtime | 1 hour and 58 minutes |
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Product Description
Appearances are everything in Hollywood. So when conniving moviemaker Jonathan Shields realizes few mourners will show up for the funeral of his equally conniving father, he knows what to do: hire extras. Kirk Douglas gives a magnetic, Oscar -nominated performance as Shields, who turns talent, charisma and ruthlessness into film success, stomping on careers and creating enemies along the way. Vincente Minnelli directs this winner of five Academy Awards that's more than a compelling insider's look at Tinseltown: It's an opportunity for buffs to guess which real-life stars and moguls inspired the roles played by Douglas, Lana Turner, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Best Supporting Actress Gloria Grahame and more.
Product details
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.38 x 5.35 x 6.75 inches; 2.4 ounces
- Director : Vincente Minnelli
- Media Format : NTSC
- Run time : 1 hour and 58 minutes
- Release date : November 19, 2019
- Actors : Walter Pidgeon, Kirk Douglas, Dick Powell, Lana Turner, Barry Sullivan
- Producers : John Houseman
- Studio : Warner Archives
- ASIN : B07Z743853
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #29,378 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #2,642 in Drama Blu-ray Discs
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024In The Bad and the Beautiful, director Minnelli delivers a riveting exploration of Hollywood's glamorous yet cutthroat world, brought to life by a stellar ensemble cast. While Kirk Douglas shines as the ruthless producer Jonathan Shields, it’s the supporting actors who truly elevate the film to classic status. Lana Turner, as the troubled actress Georgia Lorrison, offers a heartbreaking performance that perfectly captures the vulnerability and turmoil of a starlet caught in the whirlpool of fame and manipulation. Her emotional depth and raw portrayal are unforgettable, making Georgia’s descent into despair one of the film’s most poignant arcs.
Barry Sullivan, playing the frustrated director Fred Amiel, brings a grounded intensity to the story, showcasing the sacrifices and compromises required to survive in the industry. His dynamic with Douglas is electric, highlighting the bitter complexities of friendship and betrayal. Meanwhile, Dick Powell’s portrayal of the intellectual screenwriter James Lee Bartlow adds a layer of sophistication and wit to the narrative. His journey from naïveté to disillusionment is both compelling and tragic, offering a sharp contrast to the more bombastic personalities around him.
The ensemble cast, including Gloria Grahame as Bartlow’s flighty yet charming wife, Rosemary, weaves together a tapestry of richly drawn characters, each representing different facets of the Hollywood machine. Grahame’s performance, though brief, leaves a lasting impact, capturing the mix of allure and fragility that defines the film. Together, these actors create a world that is as seductive as it is dangerous, making The Bad and the Beautiful a timeless examination of the cost of ambition and the human toll of success.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2002I have loved this inside-the-industry flick for years, but just got the DVD and loved it all over again. As a movie about the movies, it is right up there with Sunset Blvd., The Player, Swimming with Sharks, Harlow, and The Oscar. Anyway, the story line is covered elsewhere, but I had a few comments on other aspects of the film, particularly on character. First--I agree that this film contains some of Douglas' and Turner's best work. I think the pivotal scene in the film, and its emotional core, is the scene following Gloria's premiere, when she comes to Shields' mansion, only to find he has dumped her for the slutty sexpot. (This actress, and not Grahme, should have gotten the Oscar). In dismissing Gloria Lorrison, Shields reveals his vulnerability, and that his love for Gloria has, in fact, been able to reach a deep level--and for that very reason, she must be jettisoned, and he must hurt her terribly to make her leave for good. He cannot allow anyone to be that close--I only wish we knew why! But he is not named "Shields" accidentally: he has armored his heart, and that is why he can be so ruthless. Anyway, Douglas is brilliant in this scene, his intensity is unmatched, and one can see and feel the emotional depths he reached on a personal level. Turner follows hard-upon with her own, super-intense loss of control while careening down a rain-drenched road. Some may see these scenes as soap opera histrionics, but to me, I felt that the actors were able to portray people just breaking apart from the inside, and in a very genuine way. I found Shields to be still sympathetic until the scene where Dick Powell finds out Shields sent his distracting wife on a fatal excursion with Gaucho (NOT to have an affair, in my opinion, just to get her out of the way). He tells Powell he is better off without his wife, he should be thankful she is dead so he can do his work without her to interrupt. In this scene, Shields proves disgustingly, irredeemably heartless, as he presumes everyone else should see love as a liability, just as he does. In the end, none of the characters has ANY reason or motivation to be the slightest bit interested in Shields' proposition, and I think the last shot where they huddle around the phone is just emotionally false. I think they ought to have just kept walking, and maybe we needed a shot of Shields' face registering the weight of his irredeemable actions. And why, pray tell, was Walter Pidgeon in the role of pimp for Shields? I think it would have been interesting to have Shields himself in this role, pitching the project, and saying, "You all owe it to me despite what I did to you". I think the LACK of Shields in this personal role hurts the film somewhat. No matter. This is still a great film, with a great script, and great performances. I wonder what fims/actors got the Oscars instead? Non Sans Droit!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2007The dvd you are about to watch was way ahead of its time in 1952. Movie portrays the seedy side of Hollywood. Kirk Douglas does an excellent performance of playing Jonathan Shields, who doesn't care who he hurts to get his way. In the process, he cheats his best friend, uses a girl by pretending that he is in love with her, and he causes a writer to lose his wife in an adultery rated plane crash. Opening scene is quite effective and gives great strength to the ending. Big stars for their day starred in this movie: Lana Turner, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan, Gloria Grahame, who won best supporting actress, and Gilbert Roland. However, this is clearly Kirk Douglas's movie. Enjoy with a friend.
Side B: Lana Turner...A Daughter's Memoir, this is an excellent touching documentary narrated by Robert Wagner, voice only and interviewed through out by Cheryl Crane, Lana's daughter. There is some very rare footage, a must for Lana fans. However, documentary portrays the sad side lonely childhood Cheryl Crane had growing up without her mother being around. Cheryl grew up being supervised by her nanny and grandmother, while her mother was off making movies and running off with some man. The painful child molestation by Lex Barker to Cheryl is mentioned. The notorious Johnny Stompanato murder case is mentioned in great detail with rare footage of Lana in the court room. Documentary is very candid and portrays Cheryl as a down to earth candid person. This is her show. Documentary shows the loneliness of Hollywood children. This is a must for your Lana collecton but doesn't show Lana in a good light.
Top reviews from other countries
- Barry LaneReviewed in Canada on February 8, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Great picture.
All-star cast of players and historical references, including the Selznick family, the Barrymore, John and Diana, a slight reference to Alfred Hitchcock, and major romanticized references to Val Lewton and William Faulkner, all under the expert guidance of Vincente Minnelli.
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Benoit M.Reviewed in France on February 26, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Hollywood années 50
Les ensorcelés... Je me suis toujours demandé pourquoi ce titre ? En anglais, il dit bien ce qu'il veut dire, soulignant à merveille l'ambiance de ce film : ce qu'il y a de mieux et de pire. Car c'est ce que représente le personnage, illustré par Kirk Douglas, qui, comme de nombreux autres, attirent et révulsent en même temps. Comme le film français : "la beauté du diable"... Et puis, c'est une nouvelle charge contre le système Hollywoodien, comme il y en avait tant, à l'époque, dépeignant le monde des studios, des ambitions, des trahisons. Qui a besoin de qui ? Qui sert à qui ? Et qui compte pour qui ? Douglas, en producteur cynique, est parfait, jouant sur les ambitions de ceux qui l'entourent pour arriver à ses fins, beau parleur s'il en est, arriviste et manipulateur. Ce film, comme la vie, n'a pas vraiment de fin, ceux qui se sont brûlés les ailes au leurre du producteur, jurant leurs grands dieux de ne jamais plus collaborer avec celui-ci mais étant prêts à y retourner quand même, le sort jeté sur eux (tiens ! Voilà une bonne raison du titre en français !) les ayant envoûtés à jamais... Le genre de films qu'aimait bien Douglas, lors de sa grande époque cinématographique.
Le DVD que j'ai eu est un import coréen, version tous pays, comme bien souvent dans les pays asiatiques. Heureusement, tout est écrit en anglais car mon coréen est un peu faible (!!). Quant aux langues et sous-titres, rien à redire, ces derniers étant à foison. Une bonne copie, de bons souvenirs... Que demander de mieux ?
- Genny GlattReviewed in Canada on August 12, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
excellent!!!!
- Persistent GardenerReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent transfer of a great film!
My reservations about this edition were misplaced.
As viewed on a 57" LED screen, image quality is outstanding and the sound is crisp.
I have seen Blu-ray editions inferior to this DVD.
English subtitles are accurate. They are tinted yellow, in order to be better visible
against the black & white image. The DVD case is sturdy.
Persistent Gardener
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2018
As viewed on a 57" LED screen, image quality is outstanding and the sound is crisp.
I have seen Blu-ray editions inferior to this DVD.
English subtitles are accurate. They are tinted yellow, in order to be better visible
against the black & white image. The DVD case is sturdy.
Images in this reviewOne person found this helpfulReport - Stuart RolfeReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars See it again and again
This excellent film from the early fifties bears watching again and again as Hollywood looks at itself. The performances are faultless particularly Lana Turner and Kirk Douglas and of course Gloria Grahame who received a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as the flighty wife of Dick Powell Wisely filmed in black and white, it is a classic.